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Experience a captivating journey with *The Midwife*, a haunting and moving debut novel by Tricia Cresswell. Set in 1830, the story unfolds on the desolate Northumberland moors, where a woman is discovered—alone, naked, and on the brink of death—wrestling with fragments of a forgotten past. The protagonist, a resilient and skilled midwife, recalls her invaluable abilities to assist women in labor and heal wounds, despite lacking memories of her own identity. As she feverishly rebuilds her life, helping fellow women, she discovers a sense of belonging in a world that seems unforgiving. However, when tragedy strikes, she is forced to flee, pulling readers deeper into a narrative rich with suspense and emotion.
In London, delve into the life of Dr. Borthwick, a solitary accoucheur who attends to high-society mothers and their infants, alongside midwife Mrs. Bates. While helping the impoverished in the slums of Devil's Acre and maintaining a pristine professional reputation, he conceals a dark past that threatens to unravel everything in his life. This dual narrative intertwines their fates, drawing readers into themes of resilience, identity, and the relentless pursuit of survival.
This beautifully crafted trade paperback edition from Pan Macmillan UK is perfect for fans of *The Familiars* and *The Binding*. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in this extraordinary tale of courage and the powerful bond between women. Order today and enjoy free shipping! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that cancellations are not permitted once the order is placed. ISBN: 9781529093681.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529093681
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Description:
A haunting and moving debut, The Midwife by Tricia Cresswell is perfect for fans of The Familiars and The Binding.
1830. After a violent storm, a woman is found alone, naked and near death, on the Northumberland moors. She has no memory of who she is or how she got there. But she can remember how to help a woman in labour and how to expertly dress a wound, and can speak fluent French. With the odds against her, a penniless single woman, she starts to build her life from scratch, using her skills to help other woman around her. She finds a happy place in the world. Until tragedy strikes, and she must run for her life . . .
In London, Dr Borthwick lives a solitary life working as an accoucheur dealing with mothers and babies in the elegant homes of high society together with his midwife, Mrs Bates, and volunteering in the slums of the Devil’s Acre alongside a young widow, Eleanor Johnson. His professional reputation is spotless and he keeps his private life just as clean, isolating himself from any new acquaintances. But he is harbouring a dark secret from his past – one that threatens to spill over everything.
In London, delve into the life of Dr. Borthwick, a solitary accoucheur who attends to high-society mothers and their infants, alongside midwife Mrs. Bates. While helping the impoverished in the slums of Devil's Acre and maintaining a pristine professional reputation, he conceals a dark past that threatens to unravel everything in his life. This dual narrative intertwines their fates, drawing readers into themes of resilience, identity, and the relentless pursuit of survival.
This beautifully crafted trade paperback edition from Pan Macmillan UK is perfect for fans of *The Familiars* and *The Binding*. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in this extraordinary tale of courage and the powerful bond between women. Order today and enjoy free shipping! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that cancellations are not permitted once the order is placed. ISBN: 9781529093681.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529093681
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Description:
A haunting and moving debut, The Midwife by Tricia Cresswell is perfect for fans of The Familiars and The Binding.
1830. After a violent storm, a woman is found alone, naked and near death, on the Northumberland moors. She has no memory of who she is or how she got there. But she can remember how to help a woman in labour and how to expertly dress a wound, and can speak fluent French. With the odds against her, a penniless single woman, she starts to build her life from scratch, using her skills to help other woman around her. She finds a happy place in the world. Until tragedy strikes, and she must run for her life . . .
In London, Dr Borthwick lives a solitary life working as an accoucheur dealing with mothers and babies in the elegant homes of high society together with his midwife, Mrs Bates, and volunteering in the slums of the Devil’s Acre alongside a young widow, Eleanor Johnson. His professional reputation is spotless and he keeps his private life just as clean, isolating himself from any new acquaintances. But he is harbouring a dark secret from his past – one that threatens to spill over everything.